Regional Purchasing Director
Croda · Goole, England ·
Regional Purchasing DirectorCroda is a FTSE100 organisation Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application. where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create 'our Purpose, Smart science to improve lives'.
With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets. We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability, collaboration and innovation.
As part of Croda, you will join a team committed to protecting the safety, health and wellbeing of our people and acting responsibly towards the environment, helping us build a safe, inclusive and sustainable organisation.
We are seeking an experienced Regional Purchasing Director to lead procurement operations across our European business. This is a key leadership opportunity to optimise a significant spend portfolio, strengthen supply chain resilience, influence business performance and build world-class supplier partnerships that support Croda's ambitious growth plans.
This role offers the opportunity to make an operational impact as a key procurement leader for the region. You will work closely with manufacturing, commercial, supply chain and finance leaders to ensure Croda secures the right materials, services and energy solutions to support our customers while driving sustainable value across the business.
Who We're Looking For: Significant leadership experience within regional or global procurement in a manufacturing or process industry environmentExpert in achieving cost effective, risk managed sourcingProven track record in managing key supplier relationships and fronting high-level negotiationsExcellent communicator demonstrating the highest levels of persuasion and influence both externally and internally and at all levelsExperience of managing and developing a small team of purchasing professionalsCreative business problem solving aligned with skills in managing complex supply chains and focussing on both value and costStrong financial acumen with drive to achieve commercial resultsIntimate knowledge of contract law and all aspects of competition lawKnowledge of UK Bribery Act, REACH, EUDR, CBAM and other purchasing compliance regulations within EU regionDegree qualified in a Science related disciplineMembership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply.
Qualified to level 5 minimum is preferredWhat You'll Be Doing: Deliver sustainable bottom line growth and contribution to Group cash targets via risk-managed sourcing of energy, goods and services at lowest acquisition cost.
Accountable for the documentation and roll-out of Group Purchasing Policies in consultation with other regions and the implementation of those policies within Croda EuropeDevelop and implement regional purchasing strategy encompassing people development; business support, category management; risk-managed sourcing, supplier relationship management; distributor strategy; technology utilisation and performance indicatorsLeadership of strongly collaborative and long-term strategic vendor relationships aimed at delivery of sustainable cost savings that make a measurable difference to the bottom lineLead negotiations of very high value European (and occasionally International) contractsDirect line management of a small team of purchasing professionals and dotted line responsibility for all local purchasing managers across multiple sites and countriesProvide regular information, data and expert opinion and strongly influence the commercial teams in their pricing and contracting decisions.
Anticipate the impact of external factors on Croda's purchases and make appropriate decisions to mitigate risk within Group guidelinesAdopt and implement industry best purchasing practice and develop Croda's processes and systems to suitYou will play an important role in embedding a safety culture where people look out for one another, feel able to speak up, and work together to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of colleagues, communities and the environment.
Additional InformationThis is a hybrid position based at our Cowick head office in Snaith, East Yorkshire. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email Croda?
At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925.
We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.
As part of Croda, you will join a team committed to protecting the safety, health and wellbeing of our people and acting responsibly towards the environment, helping us build a safe, inclusive and sustainable organisation.
Croda is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. #LI-SB1